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Nelson Jaeger Becker
1940 - 2017
Nelson Jaeger Becker
1940 - 2017
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76, sailed into heaven on April 7, 2017, in Naples, Florida. Nelson was born September 16, 1940, the son of Edwin H. and Mary Lewis (Nelson) Becker in Logansport.
On December 28, 1984, at First United Methodist Church of Logansport, Indiana, he married Dixie (Logan) Becker, who survives in Logansport.
Nelson was a 1958 graduate of Logansport High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Tulane University in 1962, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1964 from Tulane University Law School. He was a 1958 graduate of the Culver Summer Naval School and member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1968 as a JAG officer, attaining the rank of captain.
Nelson's passion in life was the law, the legislative process, service, and politics. He practiced law in Logansport from 1968 to the date of his death. He served six terms as State Representative of Cass and Carroll Counties from 1972 to 1984. He was Majority Whip of Indiana House of Representatives from 1977 to 1980 and was Speaker Pro Tempore of Indiana House of Representatives from 1980 to 1984. He was an accomplished lobbyist from 1984-2011. He was an honored recipient of Indiana's highest civilian award - The Sagamore of the Wabash.
Surviving are his wife Dixie, Logansport; sons, Edwin Bray (Leyla) Becker of Oak Hill, Virginia; Nelson Merritt (Jill) Becker of Zionsville; Theodore Lewis (Karen) Becker of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Michael Sean (Deanna) Nicholas of Logansport, and Seth Andrew (Monica) Nicholas of Indianapolis.
Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, sister, sister-in-law, stepsisters, stepbrother, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Logansport.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, and also from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, at the church.
Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to one of the following in Nelson's name: First United Methodist Church, 800 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947; Cass County Family Y, 905 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947, or Cass County Community Foundation, P. O. Box 441, Logansport, IN 46947.
Family and friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at
www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.
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Julie Ball
April 16, 2017
I am grateful for knowing the Nelson Becker family for the past 39 years and the friendships that have grown. What a fantastic man. I can't help but think of Nelson and his brother up in heaven cutting up. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time.
CC
April 16, 2017
To the family of Nelson Jaeger Becker. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
April 15, 2017
Deepest sympathy to all Nelson's family on his passing.I will always remember Nelson for his kindness and hospitality when Cormac and I visited Logansport and Culver .We truly appreciated his travelling to Ireland for Clodagh and Tor's wedding .
Your loss is great
Catherine o'Herlihy
Dublin ,ireland
Rod Henry
April 13, 2017
Nelson made a difference in my life ... I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to serve as his aide when he served as Majority Whip during the 1977 Session of the Indiana General Assembly. A true leader and friend. Thank you for making a difference. Rod Henry
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